Expectations. That’s probably one of the most common threads that has run through my first year as a second wife—unfulfilled expectations, unrealistic expectations, and most importantly, beyond my highest expectations! Communication. That’s probably the key element that I have relied…
But I’m Not a Mom
This post first appeared on the blog on May 9, 2014 and again on May 6, 2016 and May 12, 2017. Though I have removed one paragraph and tweaked a few words because my marital status has changed since the original post,…
Of Healers and Heroes – A Tribute to Dr. Robert Abel
“This won’t hurt a bit, Brenda. I promise you that.” My five-year-old self relaxed as I raised my left arm to receive my required prekindergarten immunizations. If Dr. Abel promised that it wouldn’t hurt, it wouldn’t. “I’ll count to…
The Same – Yet Different
What does a newly married middle-aged (okay, fine…”senior”) blogger blog about? The same thing she always has: biblical encouragement for everyday Christian life, because her own need for that hasn’t changed, regardless of her marital status, so she figures yours…
Of Beaus and Books
It’s high time that I share this information on the blog! I am honored and pleased to share that I am engaged to be married to Captain Joe Henderson (US Airways, retired)! It’s also a great chance to share with…